GA Notes: EG Legislators Submit Fire District Takeover Bills

It's unclear whether Fire District Commissioners will support the legislation.

The next chess piece has been moved: legislation to abolish the East Greenwich Fire District and establish a town fire department was submitted to the General Assembly last week. State Sen. Dawson Hodgson (R-N.K., E.G., S.K., Narr.) and Lou Raptakis (D-Coventry, EG) introduced bill S-0739 on Wednesday, March 13. The intro of the bill – which was referred to the Senate Finance Committee – reads, "Authorizing the Town of East Greenwich to acquire the property, assets and personnel of the East Greenwich Fire District." State Rep. Anthony Giarrusso (R-E.G.) has also submitted a EGFD bill. According to Chuck Newton of the House Minority Office (and also the chair of the EG GOP), the bill is "in the hands of the Clerk of the House" and should …

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General Assembly Notes

Senate Passes Raptakis Bill On Alcohol Sales; Newton Takes State House Job

News from the General Assembly as it relates to East Greenwich.

The state Senate approved legislation last Tuesday to amend a new reporting requirement on alcohol sales in the state. The bill was introduced by Sen. Leonidas Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry) and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. Raptakis represents part of western East Greenwich as well as part of West Greenwich. Raptakis decried the reporting requirement – which was passed last session. He said restaurant and bar owners received notification from the Division of Taxation early in January that they had until Feb. 1 to provide this new report, a detailed two-page form that requires businesses to compile their total alcoholic beverage sales for the previous year. Currently, restaurants and bars have to file a …

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Five Things: GOP Breakfast, Stone Soup Supper

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Jan. 19.

  South County GOP Breakfast at Pals: Monthly breakfast to share developments and information regarding GOP politics in South County. Breakfast "travels” from month to month – and this is East Greenwich's turn. All are welcome. Full buffet breakfast is available for $10. From 8 to 10 a.m. at Pal’s Restaurant. Free Soup Supper at First Lutheran: To mark their Homeless Awareness Weekend, First Lutheran Church is providing a complimentary Soup Supper tonight from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Homelessness Awareness Camp Out: Each year, youth at the First Lutheran Church have a camp out in January to raise public awareness about homelessness. This year’s event will take place from noon until 9 p.m. today. In the evening, the public is …

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Gary Sasse Considers Run For Seat Being Vacated By Watson

Sasse said Thursday the run is something he's "thinking about."

East Greenwich resident Gary Sasse confirmed Thursday he is considering running for the state representative District 30 seat now held by Bob Watson. Watson announced last week he would not run for re-election. When asked if he was thinking about running, Sasse said, "Yes, it's something I'm thinking about." This would be Sasse's first run for public office, but not his first time in the public eye. He was director of the state Department of Administration and the Department of Revenue for several years under Gov. Donald Carcieri. Before that, he ran the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council for nearly 30 years. Currently, Sasse is the director of the Bryant Institute for Public Leadership at Bryant University. He also has a consulting …

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minivanhell

4:49 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Aaah - so says the Firefighters Union. I think its the other way around.   more ›

Local GOP Gears Up

EG Republican Town Committee musters as election season begins.

Former gubernatorial hopeful John Robitaille pointed it out during a speech to local GOP town committee members last Thursday night at Caprice: East Greenwich is home base for the R.I. Republican party. Counting up EG’s local and state elected officials, it’s hard not to agree. In a state where Democrats hold most of the power, Republicans lay claim to all three state legislator posts, all five Town Council seats, and six out of seven School Committee positions in East Greenwich. Two nights after hosting a visit by Callista Gingrich, the EG Republican Town Committee gathered last Thursday evening to kick off the election season. With the primary just days away, they held a straw poll, charging $1 per “vote.” But, in this election anyway, …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Straw Poll, Sailing, A Sale & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, April 19.

Hill & Harbor Knitting & Crochet Group: Do you love to Knit or Crochet? Stop in and share your designs and ideas with the Hill & Harbor Knitting and Crochet Group. It meets at the EG Free Library from 1 to 3 p.m. and all are welcome. That means you, beginners. And you, yarn pros. For more information please contact Rosemary Carlson at 865-0800. Sailor Gary Jobson @ EGYC: Spend an evening with Gary Jobson, America's Cup veteran, US Sailing president, author, and ESPN Sailing Analyst, as he presents “Sailing, Speed and Passion,” all to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To reserve your tickets, contact the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Avenger home action: Boys Volleyball goes up against West Warwick today, with the JV game at 4:45…

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Callista Gingrich Touches Down In EG

The wife of presidential candidate Newt Gingrich joined some R.I. Republicans for dinner at Caprice on Main Street.

East Greenwich got a bit of presidential primary glow Tuesday night, when the EG GOP played host to Callista Gingrich, wife of presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, at Caprice on Main Street. The faithful who gathered were largely Gingrich true believers, even as the former Speaker of the House has moved into footnote territory in terms of the 2012 election. “My problem is that I’m so much for Newt, I can’t imagine why he’s not resonating more around the country,” said Alexandra Mark, of Newport, in frustration. “When he talks, I listen.” According to Westerly Town Councilman Caswell Cooke, originally, Newt Gingrich was going to make a swing through Rhode Island. But, Cooke said, after Rick Santorum got out of the race last week, plans …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Callista In EG, Biz After Hours & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, April 17.

Caregivers Info Hour: The EG Senior Center is holding a drop-in hour to provide resources to caregivers who may be stressed and in need of support and guidance, presented by Cornerstone. Cornerstone works to connect families with transportation, home-based health care, financial assistance, and other needed services. Offered on the third Tuesday of every month, the group is facilitated by case manager Paula Dunn. Cornerstone is a member of Saint Elizabeth Community, a not-for-profit, charitable organization and comprehensive provider of services for seniors, those with disabilities or debilitating illness. The event starts at 10:30 at Swift Community Center. It’s free. Callista Gingrich In East Greenwich: The public is invited to a dinner…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Cole Course Selection, CWC & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, March 15.

Citizens Who Care meeting: The CWC is made up of parents and others who want to help young people make good choices. They meet this morning at 10 in the Community Room at the Police Department. Cooking With Chef Chris: Back to Basics is hosting a series of cooking sessions to help you learn how to cook vegetarian, vegan and gluten free recipes. Tonight, it's soups and salads, including Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Soup and Black Bean Chili. The cost is $25 and the cooking starts at 6:30 p.m. Sixth Grade Parent Course Selection Night: This is it, the night for sixth grade parents to discover their child’s destiny! Okay, maybe it’s just an opportunity to learn the course offerings for the next year. The mathematics program as well as student …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Caring Citizens, Crocheting Company & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Feb. 16.

CWC meeting: Citizens Who Care meets monthly and discusses ways and plan activities to help kids make good decisions. The meeting takes place in the Community Room at the Police Department at 10 a.m. Knitting, Crocheting @ EG Library: Hill & Harbor Knitting and Crocheting Group meets at the East Greenwich Free Library and welcomes beginners and experienced alike. All are welcome. Every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. EG GOP meeting: The East Greenwich Republican Town Committee meets tonight in the Community Room at the Police Department, starting at 7 p.m. A new slate of officers will be introduced and new state Republican chair Mark Zaccaria is expected. The meeting is closed to registered Republicans only. LAX registration: Lacrosse season is…

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Elizabeth McNamara

12:42 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012

Whoops! Sorry about that. It takes place at 1149 restaurant at 6 p.m. The item has been amended.   more ›